Sylvanie Williams College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (17-18)
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)1%
6%
Black
(17-18)99%
44%
White
(17-18)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
76%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sylvanie Williams College Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Sylvanie Williams College Prep?
420 students attend Sylvanie Williams College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sylvanie Williams College Prep students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sylvanie Williams College Prep offer ?
Sylvanie Williams College Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sylvanie Williams College Prep part of?
Sylvanie Williams College Prep is part of Sylvanie Williams College Preparatory School District.
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